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Read the latest developments, reporting and analysis from the world of Parkinson's research, including progress made in studies, tools and collaborations funded by The Michael J. Fox Foundation.


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    What We Fund: $100.4M Toward Novel Approaches to Reduce Freezing of Gait and Improve Understanding of Parkinson’s Environment Risk Factors

    In October and November, 2024, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research announced 79 grants totaling more than $100.4 million.
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    Episode 29: Developing a Novel App to Improve Speech Intelligibility in Parkinson's Disease with Dr. Gemma Moya-Galé

    Dr. Gemma Moya-Galé discusses a novel app she and her team are developing, with funding from The Michael J. Fox Foundation, to help people with Parkinson’s improve how well their speech is understood.
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    Research Roundup: Recruiting Studies to Improve Parkinson’s Symptoms and Slow Disease Progression

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation shares recruiting studies aimed at treating Parkinson’s symptoms and slowing disease progression. 
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    Episode 28: Increasing Diversity in Research and Addressing Brain Health Inequities with Dr. Monica Rivera-Mindt

    Dr. Monica Rivera-Mindt discusses brain health inequities in neurodegenerative diseases, her work using culturally informed community-engaged research methods to improve representation in research…
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    Episode 27: The Development and Application of the Alpha-Synuclein Seed Amplification Assay with Claudio Soto

    Dr. Claudio Soto discusses his work in this area and how it has opened the doors for a variety of potential uses of the alpha-synuclein seed amplification assay.
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  • Neuroscientist Claudio Soto, PhD, Awarded the 2024 Robert A. Pritzker Prize

    MJFF awarded Claudio Soto, PhD, the 2024 Robert A. Pritzker Prize for Leadership in Parkinson’s Research 
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